VOICED : Colombia, el país con más especies de mariposas en el mundo

Colombia is recognized as the country with the most butterfly species globally, with 3,642 species and 2,085 subspecies, accounting for 20% of known types worldwide. Notably, 200 species are exclusive to Colombia, emphasizing the need for their protection. Research is ongoing, but challenges such as biodiversity and armed conflict have limited fieldwork. Peru and Ecuador are believed to have similar diversity, but data is lacking. Colombia also ranks first in bird and orchid variety.

Which country is recognized as having the highest number of butterfly species?

• Ecuador

• Peru

• Colombia

• Brazil

What percentage of the world's known butterfly species are found in Colombia?

• 25%

• 20%

• 15%

• 10%

Why is the protection of certain butterfly species in Colombia crucial?

• They are exclusive to Colombia with no backup populations.

• They have a large population worldwide.

• They are not endangered.

• They are found in other countries as well.

What factors have limited butterfly research in Colombia?

• Lack of funding

• Biodiversity and armed conflict

• Poor weather conditions

• Government restrictions

Besides butterflies, in what other categories does Colombia lead globally?

• Insects and plants

• Birds and orchids

• Fish and amphibians

• Mammals and reptiles